Primate Caregiver I

Association of Zoos and Aquariums

TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$17–$21 Per Hour
SKILLS
Animal Care, Animal Husbandry, Animal Transport, Career Counseling, Communication Skills, Conservation, Construction, Database Administration, Detail Oriented, Facebook, First Aid, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Landscaping, Medical Treatment, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Patient Care, Prescription Filling, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Time Management, Twitter, Veterinary Medicine, Volunteer Management, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
TX
POSTED
15 days ago

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Black Beauty Ranch

Primate Caregiver I

The hourly rate for this position is $17 - 21, plus full benefits. Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, skills, training and education.

Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking an Animal Caregiver I - Primates for our Black Beauty Ranch (BBR) in Murchison, Texas. In this position you will provide care to the animals within the Primate department.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepares and administers feed and maintains prescribed diet for animals within the primate department at Black Beauty Ranch. Assists in ordering and maintaining food inventory;
  • Provides daily care and observation of animals, including grooming and corralling as in keeping with seasonally changing needs. Maintains logs and databases of daily care, feeding, husbandry, animal locations, and body conditions;
  • Cleans and provides daily upkeep for enclosures, habitats, and office areas;
  • Maintains and repairs enclosures, pastures, and habitats including mowing, landscaping, and assistance with construction of new facilities;
  • Prepares and implements behavioral management and wellness programs;
  • Applies positive reinforcement techniques to aid in care and medical treatment of animals;
  • Dispenses prescriptions as directed and assists with ordering animal care supply inventory;
  • Provides basic first aid, therapeutic, and rehabilitative care to animals. Assists the Veterinary team with procedures, animal transport, and chemical capture as appropriate;
  • Assists with overseeing interns and volunteers in assigned department, including reporting, and handling concerns and providing mentorship;
  • Performs other duties or responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required;
  • One (1) year of experience in animal care a plus;
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain up-to-date rabies prophylaxis and titer and TB testing;
  • Willing and able to work a flexible schedule;
  • Proficiency of Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook);
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills;
  • Attention to detail and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes;
  • Strong interpersonal skills are necessary;
  • Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred.

This is a full time position located in Murchison, TX. Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more!

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status. EOE

How to Apply

Apply here: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/humaneworld/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/6406

Black Beauty Ranch

Murchison, TX

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